The Short Answer
The landfill on Zemel Road takes household and construction debris by weight, and the rate depends on where the waste was generated and whether a construction load has a building permit number. County waste with a valid permit number costs $49.88 per ton, and everything else costs $99.74 per ton. The gate closes earlier on Saturday, and the landfill takes card payments only.
Address, Hours and Payment
The landfill's address, hours and payment rules come from the county's landfill page, read on October 13, 2026.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 29751 Zemel Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 |
| Phone | 941.764.4360 |
| Monday to Friday | Gate open 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; unloading must finish by 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Gate open 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; unloading must finish by 1:00 p.m. |
| Hand-unloading | Enter 30 minutes before closing |
| Payment | Visa or MasterCard only; cash not accepted |
The county can change the hours, so confirm them before a trip.
Landfill Rates in Charlotte County
The rates are charged by the ton, and the table lists the ones that matter for a dumpster job. The figures come from the county's landfill page.
| Waste | Rate |
|---|---|
| Waste generated in the county | $49.88 per ton, $5.00 minimum |
| Waste generated out of the county | $99.74 per ton, $17.00 minimum |
| Clean debris, in county | $49.88 per ton |
| Tires, in county | $250.47 per ton; up to 5 tires at $2.77 each |
| Oversized items, 50 ft or less | $346.34 per item |
| Dumping in the wrong area | $50 charge |
| Special handling items | Extra $50.00 |
Tile, dirt, gravel, pavers and small pieces of concrete no larger than 1 foot by 1 foot, with no rebar or wire, are accepted at no charge.
The Building Permit Number Rule
The permit number rule decides the rate on a construction load. The landfill page says haulers of construction and demolition debris must provide the building permit number for the site where the material originated, and that scale house staff verify it using the county's permitting software. A load without a valid permit number is charged the out-of-county rate of $99.74 per ton. On a 5-ton roofing load that is $498.70 against $249.40. Our dumpster permit guide covers the difference between this number and a placement permit.
What the Landfill Refuses
The landfill refuses items that are hazardous or regulated. It does not accept used motor oil and filters, lead-acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, mercury devices, fluorescent bulbs, hazardous wastes or bio-medical wastes in a general load, and it directs households to curbside programs and Mini-Transfer Facilities. Our prohibited items list shows where each item goes.
